Native American Heritage Month Race and society

Our librarians selected these resources to illuminate history.

Related reading and more

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Finding My Dance

 Ria Thundercloud
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Takelma. Colors: Language primer

 Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians

Art and culture

Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian
The NMAI cares for one of the world's most expansive collections of Native artifacts, including objects, photographs, and archives.
Takelma mural
View the new Takelma mural located in Grants Pass on the corner of 5th & H street.
Julie Flett — ARTIST HIGHLIGHT
Julie Flett is a Cree-Metis artist, illustrator, and author who has illustrated over 15 children’s books.

Activities and events

Native Heritage Month Festival
Join for a whole day of rich community, education, art, and celebration to honor Native American Heritage Month.
Native Arts Festival
Learn about the largest annual Native gathering and celebration in Southern Oregon.
Alebrijes coloring sheets
Learn about and color fantastical Alebrijes (whimsical creatures or spirit animals) and animals native to Mexico.

Dive-in to a specific subject

Explore historical documents, immerse yourself in diverse cultural perspectives, and discover an extensive array of educational resources related to race and society.

Native Peoples of Oregon

Explore each of the state's nine tribes with information about the economy, history​ and culture.

COW CREEK EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER

Access the Takelma language dictionary, explore educational materials, listen to restored audio and more.

EUGENICS IN OREGON

Oregon was one of 33 states to enact eugenics law in America. Learn more through the State Library of Oregon.

OREGON BLACK PIONEERS

Explore digital exhibits on the rich history of Black pioneers throughout Oregon.

The history of racism in Southern Oregon

Join NBC5 for a three-part mini series covering the history of racism in southern Oregon.

Part 1

Look back at Oregon’s history with race and uncover some difficult realities.

Part 2

NBC5 breaks down the last 100 years of Oregon's history.

Part 3

Learn how minorities feel they’re treated in the Rogue Valley.

Local resources

BLACK SOUTHERN OREGON ALLIANCE
Black Southern Oregon Alliance brings people together to enhance educational and economic opportunities for all Black/African Americans and People of Color.
BASE: BLACK ALLIANCE & SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT
BASE serves to create a supportive community where Black people in Southern Oregon feel safe, respected, and comfortable being themselves
COALITION FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR
The Coalition of Communities of Color addresses socioeconomic disparities, institutional racism and inequity of services experienced in our area.

Archives and encyclopedias

CHINESE AMERICANS IN OREGON
Explore everything from the Oregon Trail and Native Americans, to the arts and archeology of Oregon. Learn about the Cantonese-Chinese during the Pioneer Period in the 1850s.
HISTORIC OREGON NEWSPAPERS
Search and access complete content for historic Oregon newspapers dating back to 1946.
NDNHISTORY RESEARCH
Browse a collection of essays on the history and anthropology of Oregon's indigenous tribes.